2022 Lorenzo Chardonnay
Natural acidity, fruit, and elegant structure define this Russian River Valley favorite
$65
Retail
$52
About the Wine
Located near the Laguna de Santa Rosa, the Lorenzo Vineyard is the coldest chardonnay
vineyard site that Landmark receives grapes from each vintage. As one of the earliest
chardonnay plantings in the Russian River Valley appellation, this cool-climate vineyard’s
location, in combination with the age of the vines, allows the fruit to fully ripen at a slow
pace, possessing that coveted hang time. These factors allow the grapes to retain their
natural acidity, fruit character, and elegant structure for which the Lorenzo Chardonnay is
known.
Tasting Notes
Body
Appearance
Medium straw color with hints of gold.
Aroma
Aromas of orange blossom and chamomile are followed by ripe Anjou pear, lemon meringue, frangipane, and brioche notes, with a hint of flinty minerality.
Palate
On the palate, there is baked apple, vanilla, and hazelnut. The wine is dry, full-bodied, and balanced with a long, textured finish.
Key Features
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Fermentation
Whole-cluster-pressed and barrel-fermented with native yeast
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 14 months in 100% French oak (35% new)
Alcohol
14.2%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Seared Sea Scallops
The 2022 Lorenzo Chardonnay exhibits a complex balance between freshness and richness that is a great match for seared sea scallops in a lemon brown-butter sauce.
